Best 5 Man Rotation Ever?

The rumors are hot again about the Cubs landing Jake Peavy.  This time it involves a three way deal with the Orioles.  It works like this, Pie to Baltimore for left handed starting pitcher Garrett Olson.  The Cubs then use him to sweeten the pot for the Padres.  If this were to happen, would the [...]

Giving Thanks

The first big thanks goes out to Matt from H.B.C.O.S.G. I helped him get closer to the end of the ‘08 Topps and he sent me a package of top notch Cubs cards in return.  When I say top notch, I mean it.  It was full of Graces, Dawsons, a Palmeiro Rookie, and a slew [...]

It’s Like Deja Vu All Over Again

When Stadium Club debuted it had the some of the best photography the hobby had ever seen.  So why is it when it makes it ’s comeback Topps is regurgitating the same lame photos from their base set?  The rookies all have variations with different photos on the front which I thought was a pretty [...]

What’s Up With This?

I picked up my first blaster of Stadium Club this morning and the best part is that it was free!  I picked up a few groceries, two packs of Masterpieces, a binder for some cards I have lying around, and a blaster.  I somehow made it through the checkouts with only owing twenty one dollars.  [...]

I Need Two Tickets!

The rumors I’ve been hearing have been confirmed by ESPN.com.  The Cubs will hold a special exhibition game on April 3 at the New Yankee Stadium.  That’s right, my team gets to be the first team to destroy the Yankees at their new pad!  I am going to do everything in my own power to [...]

Thanks dayf!

Last week dayf and I worked out a trade to get us a step closer to completing the ‘08 Masterpieces set.  I believe I was able to complete his set except he in return sent me a few cards he only had singles of, what a great guy he is!  His generosity did not end [...]

You Wouldn’t Touch These With A Ten Foot Pole

I have made it official recently that I’m now collecting all things Ryno.  I could buy every Ryno card I come across and still not own every card he has made.  I will continue go after Ryno’s but I want to try and own every card of a single player.  I want to start a [...]

The Trading Game

Recently I turned this….

Into this……

Mr. Applebaum has one of the fastest mailmen in the business.  I think this card arrived before the trade was even finalized.  Anyways thanks Brian, your card should be there soon.  If you haven’t checked out his blog I suggest you do so.  It’s full of Andre Dawson, Fergie Jenkins, ticket [...]

Two New Rynos

The first card has been in my collection since 1992.  This was the last attempt at collecting before I took a long hard break.  I think the rising price tags and a gazillion releases simply turned me off.  The addition of sex, drugs, and rock & roll had something to do with it too.  Getting [...]

Questions With No Answers

Why are these worth more…….

Than these……????????

What you have above are the two in the lead for the NL ROY award, and the two that weren’t even the best rookies on their team.  But for some reason the two who are not in contention for the award, Bruce and Fukudome, their cards have been, and still [...]